Razer Announces Public Pre-Order Date for New Version of VR Headset

An updated version of Razer's OSVR virtual reality headset is coming soon, and the company's giving people a chance to pre-order it ahead of time.

Development of the Hacker Development Kit (HDK) v1.3 is already underway, according to Razer, and it improves on the v1.2 model by implementing a new optics module that "expands on the eyebox to allow for sharper images without the need for Independent adjustable lenses." The HDK will also sport a new 5.5-inch HD OLED display to better show off anything running at 60fps. Interested parties can put in their pre-orders for the $299.99 hardware starting on October 1, with shipping to follow soon afterwards.

Alongside the HDK news, Razer also revealed two new gaming mice: the re-designed Razer Orochi for $70 USD, and the wired Razer Diamondback for $90, as well as the newest versions of the Kraken Mobile headsets, which have been specially designed with iOS devices in mind.

Starting with the Orochi, the dual wired/wireless Bluetooth mouse features a 8200 DPI laser sensor (placing it above the 6400 DPI found within its predecessor) and a battery life of around 60 hours. The Diamondback, however, touts a 16,000 DPI sensor, while also maintaining a similar design used by its 2004 iteration.

Lastly, there's the aforementioned Kraken Mobile line of headsets. Available in six different color variations, the $90 headsets are made for extended on-the-go use and come with a microphone and remote that features volume, call acceptance and music playback controls. The Krakens can also be used for gaming purposes, though Razer offers a variety of gaming specific Kraken headsets as well, including one for the Xbox One.

The Kraken Mobile headsets release this month. Meanwhile, the Orochi and Diamonback mice will be up for pre-order on Razer's Store, with both set to launch sometime in October.

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